Congress Moves to Seal Courtroom Doors Against Foreign Influence—New Bill Targets China’s Legal Manipulation Tactics

• Defend U.S. sovereigntyagainst outside meddling;
• Restore public trustin the fairness and independence of the courts;
• Safeguard sensitive dataand trade secrets critical to America’s economy and security;
• Set a global precedentfor legal transparency in democracies under siege from foreign adversaries.

Not everyone is cheering. Some legal scholars warn that overly broad disclosure requirements could chill legitimate funding arrangements, potentially hurting access to justice for under-resourced litigants. Others caution that foreign adversaries are creative—and may find new ways to exert influence unless oversight remains vigilant.

Yet, as the fight to protect U.S. courts enters a new era, one truth stands out: sunlight is the best disinfectant.

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• Text of H.R.2675 (Congress.gov)
• Third-Party Litigation Funding, GAO Report